Reversible window



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Patented July 29, 1926.

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Application filed November This invention relates to improvements in reversible windows having for an object to provide sash supporting arms which will automatically adjust themselves with movement of the window sash.

Another object is to provide sash supporting arms which will retain a sash in any desired position, said arms being simply constructed and compactlyarranged be tween the sash and frame.

A further object is to provide a reversible window wherein the sash is connected at its lower end to the frame and vertically slidable relative thereto and having a link and arm mechanism eonnecting the frame intermediate portions of the sash.

It is likewise an object to provide a metal window which is so arranged in the wall f a building as to be protec ed by the masonry against injury from fire, etc.

Other objects will be in part obvious and in part pointed out hereinafter.

In orderthat the invention and its mode of operation may be readily understood by persons skilled in the art, .1 have in the accompanying illustrative drawings, and in the following detailed description based ther on set ut one possible embodiment of the v Figure 1 is an edge view partially in section showing the manner of supporting, justing and reversing the sashes;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary front elevation of a reversible window oonstructed in accordance with my invention;

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a detail front elevation show ing the arm and link mechanism for supporting one side of a sash;

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the parts shown in Figure 4; and

Figure 6 is a detail sectional view of the upper end portion of the window frame and sash, showing the locking mechanism.

Having particular reference to the drawings throughout which similar characters of reference designate similar parts, this improved reversible window may be stated as comprising a frame 10 which as shown in Figure 3 is made up of sheet steel or the like and is formed with a groove 11 in which is receivable a tongue 12 carried by the metal sash, thereby eliminating the necessity of using weather stripping. The walls forming the groove 11 are extended in opposite di- 1%, Serial No. 749,893.

rections and then again in opposite directrons at right angles to the first extension-s. One wall 14 is materially lon rer than the other and serves to support the sashes through aset of arms and links. It will be noted in Figure 3, that the metal frame is set into a channel C formed in the wall W and as a result none of the metal is exposed to the elements or to fire, the masonry serving as a guard or protector. The upper end of the frame is chambered to permit a slight raising of the upper sash prior to its being moved outwardly from the top. This feature will be set forth more clearlv hereinafter.

,As shown in Figure 1, the upper and lower sashes are provided at their meeting ends with what may be termed a tongue and groove connection, that is the lower edge 15 of the upper sash 16 is channeled to receive the rib or tongue 17 of the lower sash .18, thereby forming a weather proof joint. Upper and lower ends of the upper and lowersashes respectively are provided with tongue and groove connection with the frame for obvious reasons. i

The sashes 16 and 18' are similarly supported in the window frame'lO, in view which the following description will be directed to the mounting of'one sash and particularly to the construction and tune tioning of the link and arm mechanism at one side of sash. sash is provided near its lower end with transversely alined rollers 19 which are designed for vertical movement in guide ways 20 formed upon the opposed vertical sides of the frame. This roller arrangement serves to effect a vertical sliding movement of the lower porton of the sash with respect to the frame 10. The link and arm mechanism which supports each sash comprises a vertical bracket 21, which as shown in Figures 4 and 5, is substantially U shaped and has offset attaching ears 22 whereby mounting upon the frame 10 is attained. Adjustable upon this bracket 21 is a slide member 23 in the form of a substantially U shaped metal clip having inturned end portions, this slide being pivoted to a relatively long arm 24 which is offset near its point of connection to the s ide and has its lower end pivoted to substantially the medial point of the sash as indicated in Figures 4c and 5. A link 25 has one end pivoted to the frame 10 as at 26 and is ofiset and upwardly extended for pivotal connection to the aforementioned relatively long arm 24 as at 27.

It is obvious that with the above construction it is possible to easily reverse a window sash through first releasing the lock 28 as shown in Figures 2 and 6, and following this step with a slight vertical and inward shifting of the upper end of the sash. This movement as is obvious from a study of Figures 1 and 5 will cause the slide member 23 to automatically move downwardly upon the bracket 21 and at the same time cause the rollers 19 to guide the lower end of the sash upwardly and parallel with the window frame 10. Obviously a continued inward pull upon the upper end of the sash will further extend the arms 21 until the slide 23 reaches the lower end of the bracket 21 at which point the sash will have attained a substantially horizontal position. Further similar pulling upon the sash will. move the roller past dead center and start the slide on its return movement to the original position. With completion of the above outlined operation it is clear that the sash will be completely reversed and that when desired may be again returned to its ori inal position. As illustrated in Figures 2 and 6 each sash may be provided with a roller curtain 29.

While I have shown certain specific structural details it is understood that minor changes may be made therein within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim 1. In a reversible window, the combination of a window frame having vertical guideways from end to end on its outer side, a sash, rollers at the sides of the sash vertically movable in said guideways, a pair of vertical brackets mounted in the upper end portion of the frame and at opposite sides, a pair of arms at each side of the frame having one end slidably connected to the bracket, and the other end pivoted to substantially the medial point of the sash to permit rotation of the same at times, and a relatively short arm at each side of the frame having one end pivoted at a fixed point in the frame and its other end pivoted to substantially the medial point of the long arm.

2. In a reversible window, the combination of a window frame having vertical guideways from end to end on its outer side, a sash, rollers at the sides of the sash vertically movable in said guideways, a pair of opposed substantially U-shaped brackets fixed vertically in the upper portions of the frame, a pair of relatively short arms having one end oflset and pivoted to the frame, a pair of relatively long arms having one end offset and slidably connected to the brackets and the other ends pivoted to substantially the medial point of the sash, and pivotal connection between substantially the medial point of the long arms and the first named arms. Y

3. Means for reversibly mounting one side of a window sash in a frame, said sash having a roller, and the frame having a vertical guideway from end to end on its outer side to receive the roller; said means comprising, a bracket fixed vertically to the upper end portion of a frame, an arm pivoted at one end directly to the frame below the bracket, a relatively long arm having one end pivoted to substantially the medial point of the sash and its other end slidably connected to the bracket, and pivotal connection between the free end of the first named arm and substantially the medial point of the other arm. I

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature.

LE ROY B. TAYLOR. 

